Who Knew Freezer Paper Was Good For More Than Just The Freezer!

Since I have NO idea where my holiday stuff is packed, the kids and I decided to make trick or treat bags this year.  I found canvas bags at Roberts and then picked up some fabric paint and sponge brushes and headed home to start our project.

I found some halloween shapes from some online coloring pages and used them as patterns to create our stencils.  I traced the pictures onto freezer paper, cut them out and then ironed the freezer paper onto the bag (freezer paper also works well on difficult fabric to cut for patterns).  Once the paint is dry, you remove the paper and voila!

This is the picture on K's bag.  I think I might go get a puffy fabric paint pen and outline the pumpkin for her yet...maybe add some cute halloween ribbon to her handles...

Here is Riley working hard on his bag.  He chose bats for one side and a jack-o-lantern for the other.

Riley's trick or treat bag

We also made some Halloween cards to send to family this year.  I "borrowed" this idea from my friend Becky in Jax.  We traced the kids feet and made ghosts with them.  They are so cute and a great way to chart the growth of our kids!

Take a look: